CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Different types of eruptions create different types of volcanoes.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: Nature and Conservation
Learn about how the natural world interacts with itself and how people impact the planet with this science-based text collection of 46 Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) on the topic of Nature and Conservation. [Free account registration...
Ohio State University
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: The Forces That Change the Face of Earth
Learn how different types of Earth processes change Earth's surface.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science: Volcanoes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers volcanoes, and the different types of eruptions that can occur from them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcanoes at Plate Boundaries Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes the key points of volcanoes at plate boundaries. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcanic Landforms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lava and magma create many types of landforms.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Volcano Photo Glossary
Excellent glossary provides not only a definition of volcano terms but also a color photo of the term.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Over time, volcanoes all over the world have caused the earth to change. Using various activities, research, and dynamic media, learners will discover what causes volcanoes to erupt. They will learn different volcanic shapes and how...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Explosive Fun With Volcanoes
In this lesson the students will work in groups to make their own volcanoes and learn the different aspects of a volcano.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Why We're All Lava Surfers
Read about people who see plate tectonics close up as they lava surf. Learn about their adventures in this article.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Answers to Exploration Questions: Volcanoes
A site answering questions such as volcano type, how scientist predict eruptions, and how scientist know hot spots exist in Yellowstone National Park.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science for Middle School
This digital textbook covers core earth science concepts and includes interactive features, real-world examples, videos, and study guides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Second Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to second-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcanic Eruptions Study Guide
Review volcanoes and volcanic eruptions using this brief review guide.
Other
Nationwide Lifts : Artisan Elevators: Volcanoes and Volcanic Glass
A mountain with a center of hot magma is called a volcano. Under the right circumstances, volcanoes erupt and release a flow of lava. When this happens, they are as beautiful as they are scary and dangerous. Although most people...
Ready
Ready: Kids: Volcanoes
This resource explains volcanoes as well as what you should do to protect yourself before, during, and after a volcano.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: A New Island Is Born in the Pacific
From ABC News in Science, this brief article explores the formation of a new volcanic island as found by scientists exploring the Solomon Islands.
abcteach
Abcteach: Earth
[Free Registration/Login Required] Ready made worksheets for any earth science unit on water cycles, the layers of the earth, or volcanoes.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:costa Rica: Volcanos and Soil Formation
Examine why newly-formed lava has little plant life, explain why one generation of plant life allows subsequent plant life to grow in an area and determine why organic soil formation is a slow process.
Other
Deep Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes
Brief article provides an overview of the volcanoes that helped to create the islands of Hawaii.
Other
Volcano Live: Krakatau Volcano the Eruption of 1883
The sequence of events that occurred during the time leading up to the eruption of the Krakatau Volcano. Also lists details of the aftermath of the eruption.
Other
The Geography Site
The Geography Site offers many links for your geography research. Links offered are to physical geography, human geography, environment, online lessons, and much more.
Other
Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Volcano
Answers basic questions about volcanoes, such as what they are, how they are classified, and how they work. Includes a short quiz to demonstrate understanding. (The quiz may not work in the main URL link.)
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey: Volcano Monitoring Using Global Position Systems
Learn how the U.S. Geological Survey uses global positioning systems (GPS) to monitor active volcanoes.